https://www.scmp.com/rss/523722/feed The latest news and top stories on the Federation of Hong Kong Hotel Owners. A Hong Kong-based professional association, the Federation of Hong Kong Hotel Owners (FHKHO) is dedicated to safeguarding the interests of hotel owners. Its main areas of focus include advising members on industry issues, negotiating with the government on legislation and promoting the long-term development of the hotel and tourism sectors. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Peggy Ye,Themis Qi Peggy Ye,Themis Qi From luxury hotels to investment, Hong Kong is drawing Middle Eastern money as geopolitical tensions reshape travel and capital flows. Hoteliers said they were seeing a growing number of visitors from the region, many of whom were staying longer than typical guests. At the same time, investors are increasingly exploring opportunities in the city as they look to diversify their portfolios. “In Hong Kong, we have seen a recent increase in guest arrivals from the Middle East, and they tend to stay... https://www.scmp.com/business/money/markets-investing/article/3348235/geopolitical-tensions-rise-middle-eastern-money-and-travellers-pivot-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/money/markets-investing/article/3348235/geopolitical-tensions-rise-middle-eastern-money-and-travellers-pivot-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:30:15 +0000 Ng Kang-chung Ng Kang-chung Hong Kong’s tourism sector is bracing for a 6 per cent rise in mainland Chinese visitors during the Lunar New Year holiday, as travel to the city regains momentum. Tickets for high-speed trains from major mainland cities to Hong Kong have been selling fast in the days leading up to the festive period – an upbeat sign for some hoteliers expecting a full house during the holiday. The Travel Industry Council, a federation of local travel trade associations, estimated that up to 1.4 million mainland... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342144/hong-kong-set-lunar-new-year-tourism-bump-6-rise-mainland-visitors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342144/hong-kong-set-lunar-new-year-tourism-bump-6-rise-mainland-visitors?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:30:08 +0000 Fiona Chow Fiona Chow Hong Kong transport authorities have received more than 2,500 applications in the first month of a scheme allowing Guangdong drivers to enter the city’s urban areas, with a hotel industry leader saying he hopes that the policy’s daily quota can be expanded. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Friday that she looked forward to welcoming more mainland Chinese car owners, adding they could enjoy a series of Lunar New Year promotions set to be held next month in collaboration... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3341033/hong-kongs-southbound-travel-scheme-1-month-old-are-people-signing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3341033/hong-kongs-southbound-travel-scheme-1-month-old-are-people-signing?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:02:25 +0000 Lam Ka-sing,Oscar Liu Lam Ka-sing,Oscar Liu Tourists planning to spend Christmas in Hong Kong have fuelled a surge in guest house bookings since October, driving occupancy and room rates to their strongest levels in five years. But those arriving without reservations may end up paying double the price, according to an industry leader. David Leung Tai-wai also told the Post that the government’s push to promote the “mega-event” economy risked wasting public funds if officials failed to equally promote affordable lodging. The founder and... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3337635/guest-house-rates-hit-5-year-high-tourists-flock-hong-kong-christmas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3337635/guest-house-rates-hit-5-year-high-tourists-flock-hong-kong-christmas?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Dec 2025 01:00:15 +0000 Ng Kang-chung,Harvey Kong,Ada Li,Jiang Chuqin,Ambrose Li Ng Kang-chung,Harvey Kong,Ada Li,Jiang Chuqin,Ambrose Li Hong Kong continues to count the economic losses from the city’s deadliest fire in decades, with the disaster having destroyed 1,736 flats at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court, turned residents’ valuables into ashes and triggered the cancellation of banquets and mega-events. Economists and industry leaders estimate the losses could run into billions of Hong Kong dollars, with the total market value of the flats alone amounting to an estimated HK$5 billion (US$642.3 million). Last month’s blaze killed at... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3336352/destroyed-homes-cancelled-events-hong-kong-counts-economic-cost-tai-po-fire?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3336352/destroyed-homes-cancelled-events-hong-kong-counts-economic-cost-tai-po-fire?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:00:30 +0000 Matthew Cheng Matthew Cheng Hong Kong Olympian Vivian Kong Man-wai admitted she was a newcomer to the tourism field during a lively election forum on Thursday, as she faced off against rival Ma Yat-chiu, who highlighted his industry credentials. She pledged, however, to serve the sector with the “fighting spirit of an athlete” if elected to the Legislative Council seat representing the tourism industry during the December 7 poll. The fencing star, who won gold at the 2024 Olympics, acknowledged she was less familiar with... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3333592/olympian-vivian-kong-parries-jabs-fighting-spirit-hong-kong-poll-race?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3333592/olympian-vivian-kong-parries-jabs-fighting-spirit-hong-kong-poll-race?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:50:29 +0000 Vivian Au Vivian Au Hong Kong collected HK$189 million (US$24.1 million) from a hotel tax on guests for the first quarter following its reintroduction, with industry leaders raising concerns as to whether a HK$1.1 billion annual income target can be met. Industry veterans also called for more government support, saying the tax figures reflected that hotels were struggling and had been forced to reduce room rates to attract tourists. The 3 per cent hotel accommodation tax, which applies to all patrons, was... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3320527/hong-kong-earns-hk189-million-revived-hotel-tax-first-quarter?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3320527/hong-kong-earns-hk189-million-revived-hotel-tax-first-quarter?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 Aug 2025 05:00:40 +0000